Everybody gets a back story this week. Elsa reveals her past as Fraulein of Pain, and we learn the sad story of Twisty. Kind makes you feel for the guy. Til you remember he murdered all those people, that is.
4 | Ouija & AHS: Freak Show (Eps. 2 & 3)
We discuss new release Ouija in this episode, and the type of Xmas lights you can leave up all year. We also take a ride down to creepy clown town for American Horror Story: Recap. Have at it!
Ouija (2014)
A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board.
Director: Stiles White
Writers: Juliet Snowden, Stiles White
Stars: Olivia Cooke, Ana Coto, Daren Kagasoff
What'd we think of Ouija?
(out of 5 stars)
The next time you hear from us, we'll be playing catch-up with American Horror Story: Freak Show so we will be reviewing two episodes.
3 | Black Rock & AHS: Freak Show (Ep 3)
American Horror Story: Freak Show
Black Rock (2012)
In this episode we start off briefly discussing the first episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show. Once we feel we've sufficiently torn it apart, we move on to a lively discussion of Black Rock.
As always, spoilers ahead! Enjoy!
Black Rock (2012)
Three childhood friends set aside their personal issues and reunite for a girls' weekend on a remote island off the coast of Maine. One wrong move turns their weekend getaway into a deadly fight for survival.
Director: Katie Aselton
Writers: Mark Duplass (screenplay), Katie Aselton (story)
Stars: Kate Bosworth, Lake Bell, and Katie Aselton
What'd we think of Black Rock?
(out of 5 stars)
Next time you hear from us, we'll be covering the next episode (or two episodes) of American Horror Story as well as one of Hollywood's more recent cookie-cutter Halloween movies, Ouija.
Check out the official trailer for Ouija:
2 | V/H/S & V/H/S/2
In episode two we tackle the V/H/S movies, which illustrate the age-old adage that you should never get caught up watching home videos when you sneak into someone's house. Just like last time we do a lot of spoiling here, so you've been warned. Enjoy!
The Movies
V/H/S (2012)
When a group of misfits is hired by an unknown third party to burglarize a desolate house and acquire a rare VHS tape, they discover more found footage than they bargained for.
What'd we think of V/H/S?
(out of 5 stars)
V/H/S/2 (2013)
Searching for a missing student, two private investigators break into his house and find collection of VHS tapes. Viewing the horrific contents of each cassette, they realize there may be dark motives behind the student's disappearance.
We also discuss the upcoming release V/H/S: Viral. You can see the trailer here.
What'd we think of V/H/S/2?
(out of 5 stars)
1 | Oculus & Absentia
Welcome, betchez, to the inaugural episode of The Bloodlust - the savvy viewers' guide to the best, worst, and most ridiculous that the horror genre has to offer.
We start things off by discussing Oculus and Absentia, two films by director Mike Flanagan. Did we like them? Did we think they sucked? Listen and find out.
We spoil the crap outta both these movies, so - heads up
The Movies
Absentia (2011)
A woman and her sister begin to link a mysterious tunnel to a series of disappearances, including that of her own husband.
Director: Mike Flanagan, Writer: Mike Flanagan, Stars: Katie Parker, Courtney Bell, Dave Levine
What'd we think of Absentia?
(out of 5 stars)
Oculus (2013)
A woman tries to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon.
Director: Mike Flanagan, Writers: Mike Flanagan, Jeff Howard, Stars: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff
What'd we think of Oculus?
(out of 5 stars)
We also refer to Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan (2006), the inspiration for Oculus, which you can watch here.
In the next episode, we'll be looking at V/H/S and V/H/S/2.